Halfynx, also known as Harfainx in the English translation, is a boss enemy in Star Ocean: The Second Story and its remake Star Ocean: Second Evolution. The Halfynx is fought in the Hoffman Ruins before the player can obtain the ore needed to continue the storyline.
Appearance[]
The Halfynx appears as a twin pair of stocky built, floating goat-men, similar to fauns or satyrs of greek mythology. They have white goat heads with hazelnut coloured horns and amber coloured eyes. Their arms are covered with hazelnut brown fur. Both wear golden rings on their horns and silver arm bracelets. They dress in a shimmy, dark armor and cover their backs with a grey and white striped cape. Their hoofs are stuffed in silver armor boots.
Story[]
The origin of the Halfynx is unknown. They may have been living in the Hoffman Ruins for ages and their appearance may be a result of the energy emitted from the ominous magic ore harvested in the mines beneath the ruins. When Leon, Claude and his party arrive at the last chamber containing the magic ore, the Halfynx immediately attack, probably in attempt to protect their lair and the ore.
Battle[]
Stats[]
Both Halfynx have the following stats:
Level = 45
HP = 36,700
MP = 200
EXP = 10,000
Strong against: Thunder
Weak against: Light, Star
Strategy[]
The battle is not easy, as both Halfynx are fast, strong and formidable spell-casters. The both use the spells Thunderstorm, Tractor beam and Light cross. They also can heal each other with Cure All and Cure Light. Their physical attacks comprise of using their horns and fists. If they run out of MP, their attacks become even stronger and faster.
The best way to deal with them is using Celine's spells Forget and/or Mind Absorber, as well as Rena's Silence. The items Silence card and Hexagram card may also do the trick. Once they are muted, they will go holla and try to corner single characters, so always stay in motion. Celine's spell Lunar Light and Leon's Noah are effective. Claude and other fighters should use wide-range attacks such as Air Slash and Spirit Attack , for example.
Trivia[]
- For some unknown reasons, the Halfynx will both focus hard on Rena.